Open up the EOS-1D X Mark II to a wider world of connectivity with the WFT-E8 wireless transmitter. Featuring fast wireless LAN transmission thanks to IEEE 802.11ac compatibility, enhanced FTP transfer options and remote shooting, the WFT-E8 provides a host of additional functions to fully exploit the capabilities of the EOS-1D X Mark II.

Transferring images wirelessly

Thanks to its use of the newly adopted IEEE 802.11ac standard (5Ghz band) the WFT-E8 allows you to transfer data up to 150m away at high speeds. IEEE 802.11ac supports faster communication (around 2.5x in real world use) than the IEEE 802.11n standard seen in the WFT-E6, with a theoretical speed of approx. 1300 Mbps versus the 450Mbps of IEEE 802.11n.

Remote shooting using a computer

Photographers can securely link to an FTP server remotely using the FTPS (File Transfer Protocol over SSL/TLS) and shoot and send images in real time, thus allowing you to minimise the time spent to collect, classify and upload images to a server.

WFT Server

You can shoot, review and playback images or movies remotely thanks to the WFT Server option within the WFT-E8. WFT Server is an update of the previously named HTTP mode and allows full control over the EOS-1D X Mark II camera settings - including focus, Live View, playback of movies and review of RAW images – so you can view what the camera sees and adjust settings on a remote computer, smartphone or tablet.

Canon’s Camera Connect app

The Canon Camera Connect app lets you connect to a smartphone or tablet for remote capture, review, rating, transfer and sharing of images when the camera needs to be placed out of reach, eg behind the goal at a football match or above a basketball hoop. Camera Connect can also shoot and transfer Full HD MP4 movie files.

Linked Shooting

From a master camera you can link up to 10 slave cameras with the WFT-E8 or WFT-E7 transmitters for synchronised shooting up to 100 metres away. By use of the camera time sync function individual differences between camera clocks are eliminated, so the accurate shooting sequence can be determined.

Smartphone

Linked shooting

FTP TRANSFER

Compatible operating systems

*The operating system must enable the computer to be set up as an FTP server in advance.

Root Certificate Settings

Reading of the root certificate from a cardChecking of the root certificate information (issuer, issuing source and expiry date)Deletion of the root certificate

Image transfer

(1) Automatic transfer(2) Image sel./transfer*Selection of desired images for transfer after shooting*Supports transfer by selecting folders*Supports batch transfer of all images on a card(3) Transfer with SET*Transfer of the currently displayed image using the SET button(4)Transfer with caption* In EOS Utility, users can create and save up to 15 different captions of 31 characters each*A selected caption can be added to the last captured image before manual transfer*Captions added to images can be checked by examining the Exif information, in the user comments.

Automatic retransfer of images

Yes

Image transfer for media-specific

The size and type of images to transfer automatically can bespecified when using media-specific recording or when recordingsimultaneously in RAW and JPEG format.(1) Size of JPEGs to transfer: [Larger JPEG] or [Smaller JPEG](2)Size of RAW images to transfer: [Larger RAW] or [SmallerRAW](3) RAW+JPEG images to transfer: [JPEG only], [RAW only] or[RAW+JPEG]

Checking image transfer status

During image transfer:The lamp blinks to indicate that image transfer is inprogressSelecting the [Communication settings] menu item displays the following information on the camera LCD monitor: connection method, link speed, file number of the image being transferred, and number of images remaining to transferAfter shooting or image transfer:Selecting [Sel.Image] in the [Image sel./transfer] menu displays an icon near the upper-left corner of the image that indicates the image status: not selected, pending transfer, transfer failed or transfer complete

Connection restrictions for security

Receiver

WIRED LAN

Standard

No (built-in the EOS-1D X Mark II)

LAN SETTINGS

Settings

20 types of settings can be set and registered regarding image transfer, and the wireless and wired network, as well as the FTP server and smartphone connections. 10 settings can be saved to a memeory card

Configuration methods

Using connection wizards or menu functions on the camera

Error messages

An error number and corresponding message is displayed on thecamera LCD monitor

CONNECTED GPS DEVICES

Compatible GPS devices

Built-in the EOS-1DX Mark II

INTERFACE

Camera connection

System extension terminal

POWER SUPPLY

Power supply

Powered by the camera

Power switch

None

Power-saving features

If [Enable] is set for the [LAN power save] option, the device logsoff from the FTP server and the wireless LAN is set to a sleep stateafter the FTP transfer is completed.

Possible shots

Wireless LAN 1030 at Normal Temperature (+23°C/73°F)900 at Low Temperature (0°C/32°F)*Using a fully charged LP-E19*Under Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) conditions for testing shooting capacity, when using automatic image transfer with images that are approximately 5 MB*Fewer images can be transferred if the wireless LAN transfer speed drops, and for consecutive image transfer over wireless LAN* If the remaining battery level drops below 19%, captured images cannot be transferred or backed up to external media

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Body Materials

Magnesium alloy and engineering plastic

Color

Grey

Dimensions (W x H x D) in mm

Approx. 24.7 x 57 x 34.1

Weight (Body only)

Approx. 38g

Operating Environment

0 to +45 °C, 85% or less humidity

RELATED PRODUCTS

Accessories

Storage case, Port cover

Disclaimers

All data is based on Canon standard testing methods except where indicated